Joanne M. (Koch) Fisher, 86, and John O. “Jack” Fisher, 91, of Salisbury Township, died from a motor vehicle accident in Lehigh Township. Joanne died Nov. 8 on the scene, and Jack died Nov. 9 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest. They shared 55 years of marriage.

Joanne was born in Fountain Hill and was the daughter of the late G. Joseph and Edna (Benfer) Koch. She was a graduate of Allentown High School. She worked as a secretary for Attorney Carl Hessinger for 52 years and was also a secretary for St. Mark’s United Church of Christ for many years.

Jack was born in Nesquehoning and was a son of the late Mabel E. (Broscious) and Harry E. Fisher Sr. He was a graduate of Nesquehoning High School and served his country honorably in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict. He worked as a mechanic in the specialty gases department of Air Products in Hometown for 25 years, retiring in 1991. He was a member of the Eastern Salisbury Fire Company and the Fountain Hill American Legion.

They were members of St. Mark’s United Church of Christ, Allentown.

They are survived by a son, John J. of Allentown; and two nephews. Jack is also survived by a brother, Harry E. Jr. and his wife Clea of Allentown.

Jack was predeceased by a sister, Edna Shupp. Joanne was predeceased by a brother, Paul Koch; and two sisters, Miriam Koch and Ruth Wallis.

There will be a visitation 9:30 a.m. and funeral services 10:30 a.m., both Nov. 15, at the funeral home, 46 E. Susquehanna St., Allentown. Immediately following the service, friends and family are invited to a reception at the church, 52 E. Susquehanna St., Allentown, 18103.

Memorial contributions may be made to the church.

Arrangements were made by K.V. Knopp Funeral Home Inc.